169.1% is the change from 178 to 479
Calculation steps:
[( 479 - 178 ) ÷ 178] x 100 = 169.1%
Formula
Percentage change = [(479 - 178) / 178] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
479 - 178 = 301
301 ÷ 178 = 1.6910112359550562
1.6910112359550562 x 100 = 169.1%