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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 238.04 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 238.04 and 49.01 is: 73.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 238.04 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/238.04 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 238.04 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 11,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,664.91/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.51

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