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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 566.51 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 566.51 and 103.80 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 566.51 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/566.51 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 566.51 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 58,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,803.74/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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