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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 286.57 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 286.57 and 123.63 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 286.57 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/286.57 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 286.57 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 35,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428.65/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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