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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.59 and 60.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.59 and 60.00 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.59 = 60.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.59 = 60.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.59 × 60.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 16,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,353.74/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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