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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.89 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.89 and 60.17 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.89 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.89 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.89 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 16,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419.79/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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