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The perpendicular distance between two parallel tangents of the reverse curve is 55
m. The azimuth of the back tangent is 270⁰ and the common tangent is 310⁰. If the
radius of the second curve is 150 m., determine the radius of the first curve.
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The perpendicular distance between two parallel tangents of the reverse curve is 55
m. The azimuth of the back tangent is 270° and the common tangent is 310°. If the
radius of the second curve is 150 m., determine the radius of the first curve.
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