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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 273.24 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 273.24 and 60.47 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 273.24 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/273.24 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 273.24 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 16,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.46/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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