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 6. So, we're going to take the number 173 and add it 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