243.02% is the change from 172 to 590
Calculation steps:
[( 590 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 243.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(590 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
590 - 172 = 418
418 ÷ 172 = 2.4302325581395348
2.4302325581395348 x 100 = 243.02%