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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 236.68 and 49.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 236.68 and 49.56 is: 74.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 236.68 = 49.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/236.68 = 49.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 236.68 × 49.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 11,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,729.86/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.35

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