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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.10 and 50.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.10 and 50.49 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.10 = 50.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.10 = 50.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.10 × 50.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 12,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,021.42/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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