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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 566.17 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 566.17 and 103.62 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 566.17 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/566.17 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 566.17 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 58,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,668.40/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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