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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.81, 275.73 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.81, 275.73 and 60.41 is: 90.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.81 : 275.73 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.81/275.73 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.81x = 275.73 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.81x = 16,657.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657.31/183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.62

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