59.3% is the change from 172 to 274
Calculation steps:
[( 274 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 59.3%
Formula
Percentage change = [(274 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
274 - 172 = 102
102 ÷ 172 = 0.5930232558139535
0.5930232558139535 x 100 = 59.3%