I am not sure if this is the correct forum to ask this. See attached picture. I am trying to find out the dimension of "X". If anyone knows the formula for this please let me know.
Pythagorus and some subtraction will get it for you.
You have the lengths of 2 sides of the triangle. Use pythagorus theorum to find the length of the remaining side. Subtract this from the radius and voila, unless I'm missing something or showing how dumb I really am.
As other Guys suggested a combination of Pythagorean theorem and elementary substraction will get you there. The formula is:
(3.310-x)^2+(0.860)^2=(3.310)^2
You will obtain two solutions, which are both theoretically correct. However the smaller one is the one you are looking for.
CheckerHater,
Believe me or not, the solution you gave leads to the same result as mine
your C = my x
your B = my (3.310-x)
It's hard to obtain different results in the problem like this.
However I agree that your method is much more clear.