258.72% is the change from 172 to 617
Calculation steps:
[( 617 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 258.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(617 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
617 - 172 = 445
445 ÷ 172 = 2.5872093023255816
2.5872093023255816 x 100 = 258.72%