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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.72 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.72 and 103.28 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.72 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.72 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.72 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 58,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,427.56/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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