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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.57 and 60.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.57 and 60.61 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.57 = 60.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.57 = 60.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.57 × 60.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 16,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579.41/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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