How to really resize photos when exporting?

I need to cut and resize images to 170x170px and I am trying to do the job by using iPhoto 08.
No problem for editing and cutting the photos, but when I use the Export command to resize them to 170x170 I see that only photos with a bigger pixel size will be reduced to 170x170 while smaller ones eg. 119x119px are not resized to 170x170.
I know I will loose detail but it is what I need to do. I also want that the pictures are using 72 dpi and not more.
Is there any way to do this using iPhoto08 ?
Which other software can I try to do these simple and common operations?
Thanks

I also want that the pictures are using 72 dpi and not more.
Don't worry about dpi unless those small file are for printing. The only values you need to consider are the pixel dimensions.
To enlarge an image from 117 x 117 to 170 x170 you'll need an application like Photoshop Elements for Mac which can change pixel size, dpi and print size like this.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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