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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 564.16 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 564.16 and 102.17 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 564.16 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/564.16 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 564.16 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 57,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639.70/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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