To solve the problem, let's break it down step-by-step:
1. First, we need to calculate the value of the product of 17 and 18:
[tex]\[
17 \times 18 = 306
\][/tex]
2. Next, add 205 to the result obtained in the first step:
[tex]\[
306 + 205 = 511
\][/tex]
3. Finally, subtract 355 from the result obtained in the second step:
[tex]\[
511 - 355 = 156
\][/tex]
Therefore, the correct answer to the equation [tex]\( 17 \times 18 + 205 - 355 \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{156}
\][/tex]
