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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.81, 566.71 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.81, 566.71 and 103.90 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 566.71 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/566.71 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 566.71 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 58,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,879.49/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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