The azimuth from south of the tangent from PC to PI is 223 degrees and Pl to PT is 318 degrees. The central angle of the first curve is 38 and the tangent of the first curve measures one third of the distance V1 to V2. The distance V1 to V2 is known as 454.1 meters. Determine the length of the longest chord in meters.

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The azimuth from south of the tangent from PC to Pl is 223 degrees and Pl to
PT is 318 degrees. The central angle of the first curve is 38 and the tangent of
the first curve measures one third of the distance V1 to V2. The distance V1
to V2 is known as 454.1 meters.
Determine the length of the longest chord in meters.
Transcribed Image Text:The azimuth from south of the tangent from PC to Pl is 223 degrees and Pl to PT is 318 degrees. The central angle of the first curve is 38 and the tangent of the first curve measures one third of the distance V1 to V2. The distance V1 to V2 is known as 454.1 meters. Determine the length of the longest chord in meters.
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