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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 453.17 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 453.17 and 181.04 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 453.17 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/453.17 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 453.17 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 82,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,041.90/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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