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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 273.15 and 60.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 273.15 and 60.34 is: 90.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 273.15 = 60.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/273.15 = 60.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 273.15 × 60.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 16,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481.57/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.49

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