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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 566.03 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 566.03 and 103.48 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 566.03 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/566.03 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 566.03 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 58,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571.63/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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