Requesting Physics Answer Explanation on Ftension

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The answer key lays out the calculations as mg = Ftension (cos 30deg)

Why can't I set up the equation as mg (cos 30deg) = Ftension?

(attached the question; ignore my first answer because it was a complete guess)
 

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