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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.74 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.74 and 50.30 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.74 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.74 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.74 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 11,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,957.26/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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