179.78% is the change from 178 to 498
Calculation steps:
[( 498 - 178 ) ÷ 178] x 100 = 179.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(498 - 178) / 178] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
498 - 178 = 320
320 ÷ 178 = 1.797752808988764
1.797752808988764 x 100 = 179.78%