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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.61 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.61 and 59.97 is: 89.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.61 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.61 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.61 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 16,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349.44/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.96

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