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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.32, 273.52 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.32, 273.52 and 60.59 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.32 : 273.52 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.32/273.52 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.32x = 273.52 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.32x = 16,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571.74/182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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