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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 273.31 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 273.31 and 60.55 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 273.31 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/273.31 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 273.31 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 16,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548.92/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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