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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 273 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 273 and 60.24 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 273 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/273 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 273 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 16,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.52/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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