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73 inches,55 inches,4 inches make a right angle

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No

Explanation:

Let's plug these measurements into the Pythagorean Theorem and determine whether the resulting equation is true or not:

4^2 + 55^2 = 73^2

16 + 3025 = 5329 This is false, and so:

A triangle with side lengths 73 inches, 55 inches and 4 inches is NOT a right triangle.

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