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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 564.56 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 564.56 and 102.53 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 564.56 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/564.56 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 564.56 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 57,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885.62/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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