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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.49 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.49 and 59.94 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.49 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.49 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.49 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 16,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331.69/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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