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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 566.08 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 566.08 and 103.51 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 566.08 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/566.08 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 566.08 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 58,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592.11/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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