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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 564.94 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 564.94 and 102.70 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 564.94 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/564.94 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 564.94 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 58,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019.34/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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