Think of 0.17 as 0.170
We have the two values 0.170 and 0.165
Move the decimal point three spots to the right to have...
0.170 change into 170
0.165 change into 165
So this helps show 0.170 is larger (since 170 is larger)
To answer your question, yes 0.17 meters is larger than 0.165 meters