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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.65 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.65 and 103.27 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.65 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.65 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.65 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 58,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,414.03/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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