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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 273.35 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 273.35 and 60.48 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 273.35 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/273.35 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 273.35 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 16,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.21/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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