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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 566.19 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 566.19 and 121.05 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 566.19 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/566.19 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 566.19 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 68,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,537.30/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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