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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 273.58 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 273.58 and 60.66 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 273.58 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/273.58 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 273.58 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 16,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595.21/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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