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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.47, 273.71 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.47, 273.71 and 60.71 is: 91.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.47 : 273.71 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.47/273.71 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.47x = 273.71 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.47x = 16,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616.93/182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.07

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