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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.69 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.69 and 60.77 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.69 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.69 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.69 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 16,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632.14/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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