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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 236.82 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 236.82 and 49.66 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 236.82 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/236.82 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 236.82 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 11,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,760.48/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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