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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 272.84 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 272.84 and 60.21 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 272.84 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/272.84 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 272.84 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 16,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427.40/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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