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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 273.05 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 273.05 and 60.38 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 273.05 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/273.05 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 273.05 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 16,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486.76/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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