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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 566.76 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 566.76 and 103.94 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 566.76 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/566.76 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 566.76 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 58,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,906.20/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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