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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 566.02 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 566.02 and 103.45 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 566.02 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/566.02 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 566.02 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 58,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554.77/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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