168.6% is the change from 172 to 462
Calculation steps:
[( 462 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 168.6%
Formula
Percentage change = [(462 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
462 - 172 = 290
290 ÷ 172 = 1.686046511627907
1.686046511627907 x 100 = 168.6%