A radio tower is located 380 feet from a building. From a window in the building, a person determines that the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 41°, and that the angle of depression to the bottom of the tower is 25°. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to one decimal place.

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A radio tower is located 380 feet from a building. From a window in the building, a person
determines that the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 41°, and that the angle of
depression to the bottom of the tower is 25°. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to one
decimal place.
Transcribed Image Text:A radio tower is located 380 feet from a building. From a window in the building, a person determines that the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 41°, and that the angle of depression to the bottom of the tower is 25°. How tall is the tower? Round your answer to one decimal place.
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