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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.51, 273.69 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.51, 273.69 and 60.74 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.51 : 273.69 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.51/273.69 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.51x = 273.69 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.51x = 16,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.56/182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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