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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 564.68 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 564.68 and 102.57 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 564.68 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/564.68 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 564.68 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 57,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918.71/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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