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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 273.58 and 60.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 273.58 and 60.67 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 273.58 = 60.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/273.58 = 60.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 273.58 × 60.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 16,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597.49/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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