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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.38, 273.55 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.38, 273.55 and 60.66 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.38 : 273.55 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.38/273.55 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.38x = 273.55 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.38x = 16,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.54/182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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