Two parallel tangents 15 m. apart are connected by a reversed curve. The chord length from the PC to the PT equals 160 m. Compute the equal angle of intersection of the reversed curve. Compute the length of the common tangent of the reversed curve. Compute the equal radius of the reversed curve.

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Situation 2: Two parallel tangents 15 m. apart are connected by a reversed curve. The chord length from the PC to the PT equals 160 m. Compute the equal angle of intersection of the reversed curve. Compute the length of the common tangent of the reversed curve. Compute the equal radius of the reversed curve. 

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