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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 236.91 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 236.91 and 49.73 is: 74.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 236.91 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/236.91 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 236.91 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 11,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,781.53/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.60

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