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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 236.31 and 49.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 236.31 and 49.33 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 236.31 = 49.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/236.31 = 49.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 236.31 × 49.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 11,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,657.17/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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