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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 453.44 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 453.44 and 181.24 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 453.44 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/453.44 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 453.44 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 82,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,181.47/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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