4.07% is the change from 172 to 179
Calculation steps:
[( 179 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 4.07%
Formula
Percentage change = [(179 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
179 - 172 = 7
7 ÷ 172 = 0.040697674418604654
0.040697674418604654 x 100 = 4.07%