An unsymmetrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent of -8% and a back tangent of +5%. The length of the curve on the left side (P.C.) is 60 m and the vertex is at elevation of 100 m. The elevation of the road just below the vertex is 97.3. Calculate the total length of the unsymmetrical curve.

An unsymmetrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent of -8% and a back tangent of +5%. The length of the curve on the left side (P.C.) is 60 m and the vertex is at elevation of 100 m. The elevation of the road just below the vertex is 97.3. Calculate the total length of the unsymmetrical curve.

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