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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 452.77 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 452.77 and 180.73 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 452.77 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/452.77 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 452.77 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 81,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,830.92/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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