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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.65 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.65 and 59.99 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.65 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.65 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.65 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 16,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356.27/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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