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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 273.56 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 273.56 and 60.58 is: 90.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 273.56 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/273.56 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 273.56 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 16,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,572.26/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.88

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