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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 273.87 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 273.87 and 60.81 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 273.87 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/273.87 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 273.87 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 16,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654.03/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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