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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 566.46 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 566.46 and 146.58 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 566.46 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/566.46 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 566.46 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 83,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,031.71/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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