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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 272.96 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 272.96 and 60.25 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 272.96 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/272.96 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 272.96 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 16,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.84/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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