159.45% is the change from 254 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 159.45%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 254 = 405
405 ÷ 254 = 1.594488188976378
1.594488188976378 x 100 = 159.45%