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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 273.60 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 273.60 and 60.69 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 273.60 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/273.60 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 273.60 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 16,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.78/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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