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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 565.52 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 565.52 and 103.17 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 565.52 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/565.52 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 565.52 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 58,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,344.96/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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