254.49% is the change from 156 to 553
Calculation steps:
[( 553 - 156 ) ÷ 156] x 100 = 254.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(553 - 156) / 156] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
553 - 156 = 397
397 ÷ 156 = 2.5448717948717947
2.5448717948717947 x 100 = 254.49%