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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 236.84 and 49.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 236.84 and 49.69 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 236.84 = 49.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/236.84 = 49.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 236.84 × 49.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 11,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,767.74/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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