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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.75, 453.66 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.75, 453.66 and 179.36 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 453.66 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/453.66 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 453.66 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 81,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,369.59/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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