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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 237.27 and 49.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 237.27 and 49.98 is: 74.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 237.27 = 49.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/237.27 = 49.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 237.27 × 49.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 11,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858.75/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.95

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