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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 274.97 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 274.97 and 59.97 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 274.97 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/274.97 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 274.97 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 16,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,488.64/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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