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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 566.04 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 566.04 and 103.46 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 566.04 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/566.04 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 566.04 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 58,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,563.91/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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