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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 453.92 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 453.92 and 181.60 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 453.92 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/453.92 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 453.92 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 82,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,429.83/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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