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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 285.17 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 285.17 and 123.78 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 285.17 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/285.17 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 285.17 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 35,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.65/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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