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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 237.68 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 237.68 and 50.24 is: 75.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 237.68 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/237.68 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 237.68 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 11,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,939.98/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.33

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