46.24% is the change from 173 to 253
Calculation steps:
[( 253 - 173 ) ÷ 173] x 100 = 46.24%
Formula
Percentage change = [(253 - 173) / 173] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
253 - 173 = 80
80 ÷ 173 = 0.4624277456647399
0.4624277456647399 x 100 = 46.24%