The perpendicular distance between two parallel tangents of the reverse curve is 55m. The azimuth of the back tangent is 270⁰ and the common tangent is 310⁰. If theradius of the second curve is 150 m., determine the radius of the first curve. 4. REVERSED CURVED with PARALLEL TANGENTS – is a type o reversed curved whoseforward and back tangents are parallel12Vi..PRCR2DV2PTThe perpendicular distance between two parallel tangents of the reverse curve is 55m. The azimuth of the back tangent is 270° and the common tangent is 310°. If theradius of the second curve is 150 m., determine the radius of the first curve.

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