From the top of a tower, the angles of depression of two objects P and Q (situated on the ground on the same side of the tower) separated at a distance of $100(3-\sqrt{3})$ m are $45\circ and 60\circ$ respectively. The height of the tower is :

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To determine the height of the tower, we can use trigonometry, specifically the concept of angles of depression and right triangles.

Given:
- The angles of depression to objects P and Q are $45^\circ$ and $60^\circ$ respectively.
- The horizontal distance between P and Q is $100(3-\sqrt{3})$ meters.

Let's denote:
- $h$ as the height of the tower.
- $d_1$ as the horizontal distance from the base of the tower to object P.
- $d_2$ as the horizontal distance from the base of the tower to object Q.

### Step-by-step Explanation:

1. **Angle of Depression to P ($45^\circ$):**

The angle of depression is equal to the angle of elevation from the ground to the top of the tower. Therefore, for object P, we have:
   $$
   \tan(45^\circ) = \frac{h}{d_1}
   $$
   Since $\tan(45^\circ) = 1$, it follows that:
   $$
   h = d_1
   $$

2. **Angle of Depression to Q ($60^\circ$):**

Similarly, for object Q, we have:
   $$
   \tan(60^\circ) = \frac{h}{d_2}
   $$
   Since $\tan(60^\circ) = \sqrt{3}$, it follows that:
   $$
   h = d_2 \sqrt{3}
   $$

3. **Relationship Between $d_1$ and $d_2$:**

The distance between P and Q is given as $100(3-\sqrt{3})$ meters. Therefore:
   $$
   d_2 - d_1 = 100(3-\sqrt{3})
   $$

4. **Substitute $h$ in Terms of $d_1$ and $d_2$:**

From $h = d_1$ and $h = d_2 \sqrt{3}$, we equate:
   $$
   d_1 = d_2 \sqrt{3}
   $$

5. **Solve the Equations:**

Substitute $d_1 = d_2 \sqrt{3}$ into the distance equation:
   $$
   d_2 - d_2 \sqrt{3} = 100(3-\sqrt{3})
   $$
   Factor out $d_2$:
   $$
   d_2 (1 - \sqrt{3}) = 100(3-\sqrt{3})
   $$
   Solving for $d_2$:
   $$
   d_2 = \frac{100(3-\sqrt{3})}{1-\sqrt{3}}
   $$

Simplifying the expression:
   $$
   d_2 = 100 \times \frac{3-\sqrt{3}}{1-\sqrt{3}} \times \frac{1+\sqrt{3}}{1+\sqrt{3}}
   $$
   $$
   d_2 = 100 \times \frac{(3-\sqrt{3})(1+\sqrt{3})}{(1-\sqrt{3})(1+\sqrt{3})}
   $$
   $$
   d_2 = 100 \times \frac{3 + 3\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{3} - 3}{1 - 3}
   $$
   $$
   d_2 = 100 \times \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{-2}
   $$
   $$
   d_2 = -100\sqrt{3}
   $$

Since $d_2$ must be positive, we take the absolute value:
   $$
   d_2 = 100\sqrt{3}
   $$

Therefore, $h = d_2 \sqrt{3} = 100\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3} = 300$.

Thus, the height of the tower is 300 meters, which corresponds to Option 3.

### Explanation for Incorrect Options:

- **Option 1 (200 m):** This option is incorrect because the calculations show that the height of the tower is 300 meters, not 200 meters.
  
- **Option 2 (250 m):** This option is incorrect because the derived height from the trigonometric relationships and given distances is 300 meters, not 250 meters.

- **Option 4 (None of the above):** This option is incorrect because we have shown through calculations that the height of the tower is indeed 300 meters, which matches Option 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3, as the height of the tower is 300 meters.