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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 273.19 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 273.19 and 60.35 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 273.19 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/273.19 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 273.19 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 16,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.02/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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