256.65% is the change from 173 to 617
Calculation steps:
[( 617 - 173 ) ÷ 173] x 100 = 256.65%
Formula
Percentage change = [(617 - 173) / 173] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
617 - 173 = 444
444 ÷ 173 = 2.566473988439306
2.566473988439306 x 100 = 256.65%