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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 237.67 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 237.67 and 50.22 is: 75.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 237.67 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/237.67 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 237.67 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 11,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.66/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.34

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