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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.37, 453.13 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.37, 453.13 and 181 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.37 : 453.13 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.37/453.13 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.37x = 453.13 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.37x = 82,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,016.53/328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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