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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 453.65 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 453.65 and 181.39 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 453.65 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/453.65 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 453.65 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 82,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286.89/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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