Find the measure of the side of the right triangle whose length is designated by a lowercase letter b. Round answers to the nearest whole number. 277 in. 57° A C in

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**Problem Statement:**

Find the measure of the side of the right triangle whose length is designated by a lowercase letter \( b \). Round answers to the nearest whole number.

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram is of a right triangle \( \triangle ABC \) with the following details:
- The hypotenuse \( AB \) measures 277 inches.
- Angle \( A \) is 57 degrees.
- The side \( b \) is adjacent to angle \( A \) and opposite the right angle at \( C \).

**Calculation Instructions:**

\( b \approx \_\_\_ \) in

*(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest whole number.)*

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Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website:** --- **Problem Statement:** Find the measure of the side of the right triangle whose length is designated by a lowercase letter \( b \). Round answers to the nearest whole number. **Diagram Description:** The diagram is of a right triangle \( \triangle ABC \) with the following details: - The hypotenuse \( AB \) measures 277 inches. - Angle \( A \) is 57 degrees. - The side \( b \) is adjacent to angle \( A \) and opposite the right angle at \( C \). **Calculation Instructions:** \( b \approx \_\_\_ \) in *(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest whole number.)* ---
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