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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.66 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.66 and 181.41 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.66 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.66 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.66 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 82,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,298.46/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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