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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 453.73 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 453.73 and 181.43 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 453.73 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/453.73 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 453.73 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 82,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317.51/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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