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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 566.28 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 566.28 and 103.65 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 566.28 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/566.28 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 566.28 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 58,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694.92/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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