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Why the Formulas Work · Superchallenge problem

PQRθ2θ3010

From a point PP on level ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower is θ\theta. After walking 3030 m straight toward the tower, to QQ, the angle of elevation is 2θ2\theta. After walking a further 10310\sqrt3 m toward the tower, to RR, it is 4θ4\theta. Find the height of the tower, in metres.