Answer:
x = 256
Step-by-step explanation:
Remark
Interesting question. Thanks for posting.
The small triangle has the height as the missing side.
Part One: Givens
a = 144
b = height = ?
c = 240
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
144^2 + b^2 = 240^2
20736 + b^2 = 57600 Subtract 20736 from both sides
b^2 = 57600 - 20736
b^2 = 36864
√b^2 = √36864
b = 192
Solve for x
The relationship between the height (b) and 144 and x is
b^2 = 144 * x
36864 = 144x Divide by 144
x = 256
