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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 453.86 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 453.86 and 181.54 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 453.86 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/453.86 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 453.86 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 82,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,393.74/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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