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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 453.50 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 453.50 and 181.26 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 453.50 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/453.50 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 453.50 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 82,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,199.14/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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