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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 453.66 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 453.66 and 181.37 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 453.66 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/453.66 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 453.66 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 82,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,280.31/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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