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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 273.32 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 273.32 and 58.80 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 273.32 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/273.32 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 273.32 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 16,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070.12/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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