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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.47, 273.52 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.47, 273.52 and 60.65 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.47 : 273.52 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.47/273.52 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.47x = 273.52 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.47x = 16,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588.99/182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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