I need a better explanation how to find length and area of a triangle

Answer:
Height(h) = 24in
Area = 204in²
Step-by-step explanation:
we would use the heron formula because we have all the sides to calulate the area
S = (A+B+C)/2 = (25 + 17 + 26)/2 = 68/2 = 34
area = √s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c) = √34(34-25)(34-17)(34-26) = √34(9)(17)(8) = √34x9x17x8 = √41616 = 204
area= (1/2)bh
204 = (1/2)bh b= 17, h =?
204 = (1/2)17h
204 x 2 = 17h
408 = 17h
h = 408/17 = 24in
Height(h) = 24in
Area = 204in²