174.02% is the change from 254 to 696
Calculation steps:
[( 696 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 174.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(696 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
696 - 254 = 442
442 ÷ 254 = 1.7401574803149606
1.7401574803149606 x 100 = 174.02%