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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 272.41 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 272.41 and 59.83 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 272.41 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/272.41 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 272.41 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 16,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,298.29/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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