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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 237.98 and 50.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 237.98 and 50.45 is: 75.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 237.98 = 50.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/237.98 = 50.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 237.98 × 50.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 12,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.65/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.65

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