26.01% is the change from 173 to 218
Calculation steps:
[( 218 - 173 ) ÷ 173] x 100 = 26.01%
Formula
Percentage change = [(218 - 173) / 173] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
218 - 173 = 45
45 ÷ 173 = 0.26011560693641617
0.26011560693641617 x 100 = 26.01%