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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 273.54 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 273.54 and 60.62 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 273.54 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/273.54 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 273.54 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 16,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582.65/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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