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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 273.94 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 273.94 and 60.96 is: 91.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 273.94 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/273.94 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 273.94 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 16,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699.38/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.39

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