The shadow cast by a television tower is 171 ft 10 in. A pole that is stuck in the ground nearby has 2 ft sticking above the ground and casts a shadow that is 6 ft 3 in. in length. Based on this information, how high is the television tower? 6 ft 3 in. 171 ft 10 in. 2 ft

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The shadow cast by a television tower is 171 ft 10 in. A pole that is stuck in the ground
nearby has 2 ft sticking above the ground and casts a shadow that is 6 ft 3 in. in length.
Based on this information, how high is the television tower?
H
3
Normal ÷
6 ft 3 in.
Your response should be in complete sentences with all necessary calculations included.
Enter your answer here
171 ft 10 in.
2 ft
E
√x Ω ΟΙ
BI
X₂
Transcribed Image Text:/14/ The shadow cast by a television tower is 171 ft 10 in. A pole that is stuck in the ground nearby has 2 ft sticking above the ground and casts a shadow that is 6 ft 3 in. in length. Based on this information, how high is the television tower? H 3 Normal ÷ 6 ft 3 in. Your response should be in complete sentences with all necessary calculations included. Enter your answer here 171 ft 10 in. 2 ft E √x Ω ΟΙ BI X₂
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