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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.65 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.65 and 60.72 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.65 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.65 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.65 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 16,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616.03/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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