42.7% is the change from 178 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 178 ) ÷ 178] x 100 = 42.7%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 178) / 178] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 178 = 76
76 ÷ 178 = 0.42696629213483145
0.42696629213483145 x 100 = 42.7%