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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 286.66 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 286.66 and 123.72 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 286.66 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/286.66 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 286.66 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 35,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.58/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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