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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 453.53 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 453.53 and 181.28 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 453.53 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/453.53 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 453.53 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 82,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,217.51/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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