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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.45, 453.26 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.45, 453.26 and 181.10 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.45 : 453.26 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.45/453.26 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.45x = 453.26 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.45x = 82,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,085.39/328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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