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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.84 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.84 and 60.84 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.84 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.84 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.84 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 16,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660.43/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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