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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 273.74 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 273.74 and 60.77 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 273.74 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/273.74 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 273.74 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 16,635.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635.56/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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