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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 566.70 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 566.70 and 103.97 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 566.70 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/566.70 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 566.70 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 58,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916.97/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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