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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 273.80 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 273.80 and 60.89 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 273.80 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/273.80 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 273.80 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 16,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670.01/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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