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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.55 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.55 and 103.77 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.55 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.55 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.55 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 58,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,790.89/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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