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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 274.16 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 274.16 and 59.41 is: 89.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 274.16 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/274.16 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 274.16 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 16,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286.18/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.10

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