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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.93 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.93 and 104.03 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.93 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.93 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.93 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 58,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,977.28/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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