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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.42 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.42 and 60.51 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.42 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.42 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.42 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 16,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544.64/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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