Question

a right triangle has non - hypotenuse side lengths of: a = 168 inches and b = 374 inches. what is the length of the hypotenuse (c)?

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$c^{2}=a^{2}+b^{2}$

Step2: Substitute given values

$c^{2}=168^{2}+374^{2}=28224 + 139876=168100$

Step3: Find the square - root

$c=\sqrt{168100}=410$

Answer:

410