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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 236.48 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 236.48 and 49.44 is: 74.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 236.48 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/236.48 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 236.48 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 11,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691.57/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.15

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