Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 172. 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 172 and add it to itself 6 times.
Step 1: 0 + 172 = 172
Step 2: 172 + 172 = 344
Step 3: 344 + 172 = 516
Step 4: 516 + 172 = 688
Step 5: 688 + 172 = 860
Step 6: 860 + 172 = 1032

So, 172*6 = 1032