Question 1122981
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   x-components:                     y-components

300&#8729;cos(30°)  =  259.81          300&#8729;sin(30°)  =  150.00
450&#8729;cos(110°) = -153.91          450&#8729;sin(110°) =  422.86
400&#8729;cos(230°) = -257.12          400&#8729;sin(230°) = -306.42 
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Total x-comp. = -151.22          Total y-comp. =  266.44

resultant magnitude = {{{sqrt((-151.22)^2+(266.44)^2)}}} = 306.36

tan(resultant angle) = {{{266.44/(-151.22)=-1.761936252}}}

Since x-comp negative and y-comp positive,
resultant is in Quadrant II, so 
Resultant angle = 119.6°

So the force that will balance the three forces is a force
equal in magnitude to their resultant and in the opposite
direction, so we add 180° to the angle and the answer is

306.36g @ 299.6°

Note: The balancing force is NOT the resultant force, but
is in the opposite direction from the resultant force.  That's
why I added 180° to the angle.  You might mention this to your 
teacher.

Edwin</pre>