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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 273.98 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 273.98 and 60.93 is: 91.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 273.98 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/273.98 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 273.98 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 16,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,692.38/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.37

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