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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 273.40 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 273.40 and 60.48 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 273.40 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/273.40 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 273.40 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 16,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535.23/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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