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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.58 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.58 and 60.65 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.58 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.58 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.58 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 16,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592.13/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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