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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 564.67 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 564.67 and 102.55 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 564.67 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/564.67 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 564.67 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 57,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,905.47/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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