Make object specific height

how do i make an object the specific height of 1.70m?

http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/usersguide/en-us/index.htm#html/ch-05_accuratemodeling.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____5

http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/usersguide/en-us/index.htm#html/ch-13_pulltoy.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____13

Also the BoxEdit command can be used. BoxEdit | Rhino 3-D modeling