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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 238.11 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 238.11 and 50.52 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 238.11 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/238.11 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 238.11 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 12,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,029.32/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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