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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 236.72 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 236.72 and 49.64 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 236.72 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/236.72 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 236.72 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 11,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,750.78/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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