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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 566.49 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 566.49 and 103.75 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 566.49 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/566.49 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 566.49 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 58,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773.34/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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