248.61% is the change from 72 to 251
Calculation steps:
[( 251 - 72 ) ÷ 72] x 100 = 248.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(251 - 72) / 72] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
251 - 72 = 179
179 ÷ 72 = 2.486111111111111
2.486111111111111 x 100 = 248.61%