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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 566.31 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 566.31 and 103.67 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 566.31 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/566.31 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 566.31 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 58,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709.36/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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