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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.17 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.17 and 102.18 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.17 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.17 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.17 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 57,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,646.38/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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