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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 273.53 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 273.53 and 60.56 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 273.53 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/273.53 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 273.53 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 16,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564.98/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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