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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 272.59 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 272.59 and 60 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 272.59 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/272.59 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 272.59 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 16,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355.25/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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