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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.70, 564.99 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.70, 564.99 and 102.73 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.70 : 564.99 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.70/564.99 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.70x = 564.99 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.70x = 58,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040.25/376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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