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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 238.07 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 238.07 and 50.46 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 238.07 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/238.07 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 238.07 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 12,013.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013.01/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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