2.89% is the change from 173 to 178
Calculation steps:
[( 178 - 173 ) ÷ 173] x 100 = 2.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(178 - 173) / 173] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
178 - 173 = 5
5 ÷ 173 = 0.028901734104046242
0.028901734104046242 x 100 = 2.89%