OK, let's crack this. We're given 173 and our task is to multiply it by 6. Essentially, we'll be adding 173 to itself 6 times.
Step 1: 0 + 173 = 173
Step 2: 173 + 173 = 346
Step 3: 346 + 173 = 519
Step 4: 519 + 173 = 692
Step 5: 692 + 173 = 865
Step 6: 865 + 173 = 1038

So, 173*6 = 1038