173.8% is the change from 355 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 355 ) ÷ 355] x 100 = 173.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 355) / 355] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 355 = 617
617 ÷ 355 = 1.7380281690140844
1.7380281690140844 x 100 = 173.8%