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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 236.56 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 236.56 and 49.46 is: 74.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 236.56 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/236.56 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 236.56 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 11,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,698.95/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.19

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