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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.42 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.42 and 60.52 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.42 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.42 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.42 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 16,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547.38/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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