A short-wave radio antenna is supported by two guy wires, 150 ft and 175 ft long. Each wire is attached to the top of the antenna and anchored to the ground at two anchor points on opposite sides of the antenna. The shorter wire makes an angle of 69° with the ground. How far apart are the anchor points? (Round your answer to the nearest foot.)
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A short-wave radio antenna is supported by two guy wires, 150 ft and 175 ft long. Each wire is attached to the top of the antenna and anchored to the ground at two anchor points on opposite sides of the antenna. The shorter wire makes an angle of 69° with the ground. How far apart are the anchor points? (Round your answer to the nearest foot.)
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