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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 273.01 and 60.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 273.01 and 60.31 is: 90.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 273.01 = 60.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/273.01 = 60.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 273.01 × 60.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 16,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463.72/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.42

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