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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.59, 566.38 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.59, 566.38 and 103.70 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.59 : 566.38 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.59/566.38 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.59x = 566.38 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.59x = 58,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,735.15/377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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