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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 566.62 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 566.62 and 103.83 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 566.62 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/566.62 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 566.62 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 58,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,833.25/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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