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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 566.53 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 566.53 and 103.77 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 566.53 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/566.53 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 566.53 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 58,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,788.82/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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