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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 273.30 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 273.30 and 60.42 is: 90.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 273.30 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/273.30 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 273.30 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 16,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512.79/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.64

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