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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 273.17 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 273.17 and 60.41 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 273.17 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/273.17 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 273.17 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 16,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,500.98/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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