246.63% is the change from 178 to 617
Calculation steps:
[( 617 - 178 ) ÷ 178] x 100 = 246.63%
Formula
Percentage change = [(617 - 178) / 178] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
617 - 178 = 439
439 ÷ 178 = 2.466292134831461
2.466292134831461 x 100 = 246.63%