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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 273.82 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 273.82 and 60.81 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 273.82 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/273.82 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 273.82 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 16,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650.99/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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