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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.65, 237.82 and 50.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.65, 237.82 and 50.36 is: 75.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.65 : 237.82 = 50.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.65/237.82 = 50.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.65x = 237.82 × 50.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.65x = 11,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976.62/158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.49

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