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A 159 foot tower is located on a hill that is inclined 36°

Last updated: 7/15/2022

A 159 foot tower is located on a hill that is inclined 36°

A 159 foot tower is located on a hill that is inclined 36° to the horizontal. A guy-wire is to be attached to the top of the tower and anchored at a point 74 feet downhill from the base of the tower. Find the length of wire needed. You may want to refer to p 511 for a diagram.