Answer:
1.03 inches
Explanation:
Volume of a come = 1/3πr²h
If the height of a right cone is 3 inches shorter than the radius, then;
h = r - 3
Substitute
V = 1/3πr²(r-3)
Given that V = 17in^3
17 = 1/3πr²(r-3)
17*3 = 3.14r²(r-3)
51/3.14 = r²(r-3)
16.242 = r²(r-3)
r² = 16.242
r = √16.242
r = 4.03
Since h = r - 3
h = 4.03 - 3
h = 1.03 inches
hence the height is 1.03 inches