46.82% is the change from 173 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 173 ) ÷ 173] x 100 = 46.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 173) / 173] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 173 = 81
81 ÷ 173 = 0.4682080924855491
0.4682080924855491 x 100 = 46.82%