172.2% is the change from 259 to 705
Calculation steps:
[( 705 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 172.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(705 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
705 - 259 = 446
446 ÷ 259 = 1.722007722007722
1.722007722007722 x 100 = 172.2%