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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 273.64 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 273.64 and 59.04 is: 88.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 273.64 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/273.64 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 273.64 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 16,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155.71/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.53

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