189.53% is the change from 172 to 498
Calculation steps:
[( 498 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 189.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(498 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
498 - 172 = 326
326 ÷ 172 = 1.8953488372093024
1.8953488372093024 x 100 = 189.53%