Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 173. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 12. So, we're going to take the number 173 and add it to itself 12 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
Step 7: 1038 + 173 = 1211
Step 8: 1211 + 173 = 1384
Step 9: 1384 + 173 = 1557
Step 10: 1557 + 173 = 1730
Step 11: 1730 + 173 = 1903
Step 12: 1903 + 173 = 2076

So, 173*12 = 2076