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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 273.66 and 60.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 273.66 and 60.78 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 273.66 = 60.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/273.66 = 60.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 273.66 × 60.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 16,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.05/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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