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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 566.54 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 566.54 and 103.82 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 566.54 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/566.54 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 566.54 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 58,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818.18/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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