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find the altitude of a right prism if its lateral surface is 218 inches squared and the perimeter of its base is 21 inches.

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find the altitude of a right prism if its lateral surface is 218 inches squared and the perimeter of its base is 21 inches.

Lateral surface area(A) =PH.

P=Perimeter =4s.

P=4*21=84 inches.

Height H=A/P.

=218/84.

=2.6 inches.