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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.09, 273.16 and 60.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.09, 273.16 and 60.32 is: 90.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.09 : 273.16 = 60.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.09/273.16 = 60.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.09x = 273.16 × 60.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.09x = 16,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477.01/182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.49

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