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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 273.26 and 60.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 273.26 and 60.43 is: 90.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 273.26 = 60.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/273.26 = 60.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 273.26 × 60.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 16,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513.10/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.66

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