-29.92% is the change from 254 to 178
Calculation steps:
[( 178 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = -29.92%
Formula
Percentage change = [(178 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
178 - 254 = -76
-76 ÷ 254 = -0.2992125984251969
-0.2992125984251969 x 100 = -29.92%