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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 566.50 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 566.50 and 103.74 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 566.50 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/566.50 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 566.50 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 58,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,765.62/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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