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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 236.74 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 236.74 and 43.82 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 236.74 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/236.74 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 236.74 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 10,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373.95/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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