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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 238.01 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 238.01 and 50.46 is: 75.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 238.01 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/238.01 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 238.01 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 12,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009.73/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.69

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