173.42 centimeters = 68.2539 inches
Comparisons:
1) A standard office desk is approximately 74 inches long, making 173.42 centimeters slightly shorter than a desk.
2) The average adult human male is around 70 inches tall, so 173.42 centimeters is slightly shorter than the average adult male.
3) A standard door frame is around 80 inches tall, making 173.42 centimeters significantly shorter.
4) The wingspan of a bald eagle is usually around 6 feet, or 72 inches, making 173.42 centimeters slightly smaller than a bald eagle’s wingspan.
5) The diagonal size of a 55 inch flat screen TV is 137.16 centimeters, making 173.42 centimeters longer than the TV’s diagonal.